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WHAT: Arrest of Texas Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive James Lee Mately by EPCSO

WHERE: 12300 Block of Camino De La Rosa, San Elizario, TX 79849

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 after 12 midnight

WHY: Arrest Made

EL PASO TEXAS- On 04-08-15 just after 12:00 am, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip from Crime Stoppers that a wanted fugitive was possibly inside a residence located in San Elizario, TX. Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office located fugitive James Lee Matley DOB 07/27/1974 and placed him under arrest and later booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

James Lee Matley was wanted on a Parole Violation for the original offense of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Burglary of Habitation since June 7, 2014. He remains incarcerated at EPCDF without a bond.

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Deputy Monica Varela

Public Information Officer

Office (915) 538-2119

Cell (915) 479-1678

El Paso, Texas – On April 7th, 2015, at approximately 5:30 pm, El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 19100 block of Tornillo Ave, in Tornillo, TX reference an 8 yr old boy that had fallen off his mother’s truck. When Deputies arrived at the scene they found the 8 yr old boy identified as Gerardo Reyes DOB 04/04/2007 laying approximately 125 yards from their final destination.

Preliminary investigation conducted revealed that the mother identified as Cynthia Janette Ortiz Rivas DOB 08/22/1987 told Deputies that when she arrived at her mother’s house, she noticed that her son was no longer in the back of her truck bed. Also riding in the back of the truck was Ortiz’s 6 year old nephew. The nephew told Ms. Ortiz that his cousin had fallen off the truck. Ms. Ortiz called 911 and advised her son was injured.

Ms. Ortiz was taken into custody and arrested for Injury to Child with a set bond of $30,000.00.

The minor Victim was transported to University Medical Center and was consequently transferred to El Paso Children’s Hospital where he remains in critical condition with head trauma and on life support. The Sheriff’s Office has been told that the minor remains in critical condition and on life support with no changes throughout the night.

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Deputy Monica Varela

Public Information Officer

Office (915) 538-2119

Cell (915) 479-1678

El Paso, Texas – On 4/5/15 at approximately 1320 hrs, Deputies were dispatched to the 18900 block of Wencho Dr, in Tornillo, TX in reference to an animal bite. When Deputies arrived they spoke to the Victim’s grandfather. The grandfather told Deputies that his 11 year old granddaughter was outside the residence playing when he heard her screaming and crying. The grandfather said he rushed outside to find his granddaughter being attacked by a black German Sheppard belonging to his back yard neighbor. The grandfather said he immediately pulled the dog off his granddaughter.

Deputies also made contact with the dog’s owner who told them that both properties are not fenced in. Therefore, he keeps his dog on a leash. The dog’s owner did not realize his dog had become loose and entered the neighbor’s property and attacked the child. The dog’s owner was cited on scene.

The child was transported to University Medical Center where she received several stitches for her lacerations. El Paso County Sheriff’s Animal Control Services was advised and will conduct a follow-up on the dog’s registration and will conduct the proper procedure for such an incident.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Bel Air High School

Expand Their Mentoring Collaboration

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Bel Air High School Corrections Program have expanded their joint effort to assist adolescents’ transition into service-minded adults by expanding into the Law Enforcement Communications Field. EPSO Communication Specialists are responsible for maintaining contact between Sheriff’s Office personnel, the public, and other law enforcement or fire agencies. They coordinate emergency and non-emergency response of law enforcement, fire and medical services to the community. They receive and report information by radio, computer, and telephone.

On April 06, 2015, the first two students began shadowing EPSO Communication Specialists at their duty station. Though both students have received their Communication Certification, exposure to the true work environment will provide a full view of the position’s duties. “Being a Communication Specialist is stressful, requiring excellent interpersonal communication skills and a calm demeanor. I hope being mentored by our Communication Supervisors and seeing the rewards of this field, allows these young ladies to make a solid, educated decision in their career choice,” said Lieutenant Michaela Hebeker.

EL PASO TEXAS- On 04-05-15 just after 8:00am, EPPD Officers were called to an alley way in the area of the 1500 block of E. Yandell in El Paso, TX reference drunk individuals causing a disturbance. Officers made contact with the subjects who amongst them was MANHUNT MONDAY fugitive Robert Wayne Carroll.

Carroll was placed under arrest & later booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

Robert Wayne Carroll was featured on MANHUNT MONDAY on March 9, 2015 wanted on a Parole Violation / Sex Offenders Duty to Register Charge for offenses of Aggravated Sexual Assault & Indecency with a Child (Contact) where his victims were (2) 16 year-old girls at the times of his crime. He remains incarcerated at EPCDF.

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Dep. Monica Varela

Public Information Officer

Office (915) 852-4131

El Paso, Texas – On 4/3/15 at approximately 0225 hrs, Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Mayapan Dr., reference a motor vehicle accident hit and run. When the Deputies arrived at the location, a couple was standing outside the residence. The couple was flagging down the Deputies to let them know that the aggressor, who was later identified as 37 year old Braulio Gordillo-Duran was also assaulting them with a metal object. The Deputies saw the male with the object in hand run inside the residence. The Deputies rushed in an attempt to secure the aggressor. The aggressor then ran and hid in front of his vehicle, which was parked outside the residence. One Deputy walked around the rear of the aggressor’s vehicle. The aggressor then rapidly ran into his truck while the Deputy opened the passenger side door. The aggressor put the vehicle in reverse and sped off striking the Deputy on his shoulder. The aggressor eluded additional law enforcement vehicles in the area that were assisting in the search.

It was with additional information from the female victim who identified Gordillo-Duran as her ex-spouse, that the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office TRU Team was able to apprehend Gordillo-Duran. Gordillo-Duran was located in a nearby residence located at the 13000 block of Petunia Dr. Gordillo-Duran was arrested without incident on the following 5 charges:

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El Paso, Texas – The Emerald Subdivision with the Assistance of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Services section have teamed up to create the “Emerald Neighborhood Watch Association.”

The neighbors in this community have established a leadership committee and seven section coordinators. The association is focusing on the many issues in their community while identifying crime in their area and reporting it to area law enforcement.

This neighborhood watch program is very well attended, organized and has divided their community into seven manageable sections. Each section is responsible for reporting updates, leads or crime trends that may be affecting their respective sections. In addition, the neighborhood watch reports societal issues that the SO Community Services Section properly facilitates and directs the association to the proper resources that will help their community prosper.

If anyone in this subdivision wishes to join this neighborhood watch program or is interested in starting their own neighborhood watch program you can contact the Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section at (915) 852-4131.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

During the period of Spring Break, March 7th to March 22nd, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made the following number of arrests for Driving While intoxicated. Two grants, through the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), were also utilized during this period with the number of arrests listed below.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

Burglary of a Habitation

El Paso, Texas – On Wednesday March 18th, 2015 at approximately 5:00 am Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 13000 block of Fort Apache LN, El Paso County Texas in reference to an attempted Burglary of a habitation. The property owners informed Deputies that a male subject who was later identified as Mark Zarate was attempting to gain entry into their residence, Zarate ran from the residence as the property owners exited the home yelling at him. Gun Shots were exchanged between Zarate and the home owners as a result Zarate received a non life threatening injury to his arm. Zarate was treated and released at a local area Hospital. Mark Zarate Date of Birth 06/03/1985 was charged with Criminal Trespass – bond $2,500; 2 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – bond $10,000 each and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon – bond $2,500. Zarate was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

El Paso, Texas – On Monday, March 2nd, 2015 at approximately 3:35 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies from the Northwest Patrol Station were dispatched to the intersection of Doniphan and Valley Chile in El Paso County, Texas in reference to an Aggravated Robbery in progress. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the Complainant who said the Suspect approached him and pointed a gun at him while demanding the keys to his vehicle. The Complainant said the keys were in the ignition and the Suspect drove away in his vehicle. It was later determined the same Suspect was running away from a robbery he had just committed a few blocks away at the business Pick-A-Part located at 8330 Doniphan. The Suspect also displayed a gun at the business when employees attempted to stop him from stealing a car stereo. The Suspect was identified as a Hispanic male between 35 to 45 years old, medium complexion, approximately 240 pounds, and 5’9” tall. The Suspect speaks English and Spanish. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants, and a zipped up jacket. The Suspect was last seen heading west on I-10 past Camping World driving the Complainant’s grey/silver in color 2000 Dodge Caravan bearing New Mexico license plate MLN428. This vehicle remains stolen and the whereabouts unknown. Anyone with any information please contact El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 915-546-2280.

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Anyone with any information please contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 915-546-2280

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

Structure Fire

El Paso, Texas – Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 at approximately 2:55 pm, Deputies were dispatched to the 7100 block of Kayla Dr, El Paso County, TX in reference a structure fire. When the responding Deputies arrived, they saw a mobile home and a passenger vehicle fully engulfed. The Deputies met with the homeowner who told them that she and an elderly couple were inside cleaning the mobile home when they began to smell smoke. The homeowner said they were all able to run outside for safety but, the mobile home was already on fire. Several nearby residents attempted to help the family extinguish the fire. One helping neighbor suffered minor burn injuries which did not require further medical attention. West Valley Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The property was a total loss estimated at approximately $10,000.00 to include the vehicle parked on the property. The Red Cross was not contacted being that the property was vacant and was only being cleaned for future rental.

In an effort to assist citizens of El Paso County from being victimized by identity theft, Sheriff Richard Wiles has authorized the use of the Sheriff’s Office incinerator by members of the public to destroy personal documents no longer needed. The Sheriff’s Office understands citizens save documents that can accumulate and might not have the ability to safely dispose of them. Access to the incinerator will enable citizens of our community to feel secure knowing that information in their documents will not get into the wrong hands.

The incinerator, which is normally used to burn narcotics, will be available to the public twice a year. The first burn for this year is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. A Sheriff’s Office employee will be present to ensure all documents are completely destroyed. Only personal documents will be accepted with a household limit of the amount of paper that would fit into one 30 gallon trash bag. The Sheriff’s Office incinerator is compliant with rules and regulations set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The Sheriff’s Office Incinerator is located at 12501 Montana, behind the Montana Patrol Station and the Region VIII Training Academy.

There is no cost to the public.

If there are any questions, please contact Public Affairs Director Chris Acosta at 915-538-2223.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

El Paso, Texas – Frank Munoz Fernandez was just released from the Texas Department of Corrections on February 09, 2015. Since his release, he has failed to register/verify with local law enforcement in El Paso, Texas. Fernandez is currently out of compliance with his Sex Offender Registration requirements. Further investigation revealed that on February 12, 2015, Fernandez removed his ankle monitor and has absconded the area. His last known whereabouts were said to be in the 100 block of N. Kenazo in East El Paso County, TX near a Family Dollar Store (117 N. Kenazo). His whereabouts remain unknown and he is now wanted on a Parole Violation and Sex Offenders Duty to Register warrants. He was convicted on a Sexual Assault charge where he sexually assaulted a 43 year-old woman at the time of the offense. He is also on Parole for Theft $750-$20,000.

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Chris Acosta

Public Affairs Director

Office (915) 538-2223

Cell (915) 479-0797

El Paso, Texas – On March 3rd, 2015 at about 7:00 pm the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing person. The victim was reported by family members to have been at a flea market located at 1710 Joe Battle Blvd. El Paso County Texas. The victim had gone to the restroom and never returned. The Family and Sheriff’s Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the victim who is described as a 50 year old male Date of Birth 11/11/1964 who suffers from Schizophrenia, and other health issues. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with the words Crown Royal on the back, a black sweater, light colored jeans and tan shoes. Anyone who may have seen Mr. Torrez around the area is urged to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at 915 546-2280.